Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these Delicious Christmas Peppermint Cookies! Their soft texture and vibrant colors, complemented by a refreshing peppermint flavor, make them an irresistible treat for holiday gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of cookies that will brighten any occasion and create cherished memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Fold in crushed candy canes and chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft. Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg